Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 345

Matthew's expression softened, almost like a dad looking at his kid. "To me, you'll always be that little girl. But listen, being serious and stubborn is great for work, not so much for life." I knew why he said it, but people don't change overnight. We are who we are.

"Rea, sometimes not knowing everything brings a little happiness. You don't have to figure it all out, you know?" His words were soft, almost fatherly.

Seeing the worry in his eyes, and thinking about his illness, I nodded, even though deep down I still held onto my beliefs.

"Rea," Matthew said softly.

"Yeah?"

He shook his head. "It's nothing."

"No, it's something You've definitely got sc

back

ing on your mind," I pressed, sensing he was holding

Matthew chuckled. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

I'll keep it locked up. promise." I raised my hand like I was swearing an oath. He laughed, amused. "I

Thorsten, Sasha, and their daughter, I couldn't resist. "What if it's something

tilted my

he said, shaking

They say you're influenced by the

I didn't keep him in suspense

doesn't mean I agree with everything

gotten, I smiled. "Relax, I was just kidding. I know you and Lindey are solid. You'd never

stared off at the blank white wall, his voice low. "Rea, I've been meaning to tell you... my illness isn't mild. It might not

comes when I'm not here anymore, I want you to promise

promise me you'll keep your head

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and fear tightened around my chest. My eyes burned, and my throat felt like it was closing up. I gripped his arm tightly. "You're not going anywhere. You'll be fine.

I just stayed there, my head resting on the

some point, I drifted

draped over me. I carefully placed it back over his blanket before quietly slipping